Luke's Lobster. 426 Amsterdam Avenue (82nd/81st Streets). 2/2/13.
Nothing reminds me of summer more than a fresh lobster roll. Thankfully, Luke's Lobster does not close for the winter.
The lobster rolls are generous, the Cape Cod Chips potato-ey, and the Maine Root Ginger Beer tangy. Today's lobster roll was full of claw meat, drizzled with butter and nicely peppered. The New England-style hot dog bun was lightly toasted. A half-sour pickle spear, served on the side, was crunchy, and provided a nice textural contrast. For heat seekers there are squeeze bottles of Red Rooster Sriracha sauce on every countertop.
The "fish shack"decor seems to bring out a relaxed, 'it's summer" attitude, that leads to amiable table sharing at this limited seating spot.
Saturday, February 2, 2013
UES Hospitality
Corrado Bread and Pastry. 1361 Lexington Avenue at 90th Street, NYC. 1/31/13.
While wandering around the UES one evening looking for something sweet to eat, before attending a superb production of "Fiddler on the Roof," but not wanting to go to Starbucks, I stumbled into Corrado Bread and Pastry.
In a city often characterized as cold and rude, and often rightly so, the counter staff at this Upper East Side location are the welcomed exception. On a cold winter night, each customer that crossed the threshold was warmly greeted. Not an auto-pilot greeting, but a "look you in the eye" welcome. When someone takes the time to serve you in a cordial manner, it is hard to be rude and in a rush.
The pecan bar was yummy, full of pecans on a tender base and not overly sweet. With a cup of tea this was a perfect dessert. Be warned there is only a slim counter at the window at which to sit. Most customers took their orders with them--sandwiches, macarons, pastries, cookies, etc.
It was a pleasure to patronize a place that really wants your business, and by its example brings out the best in its customers.
While wandering around the UES one evening looking for something sweet to eat, before attending a superb production of "Fiddler on the Roof," but not wanting to go to Starbucks, I stumbled into Corrado Bread and Pastry.
In a city often characterized as cold and rude, and often rightly so, the counter staff at this Upper East Side location are the welcomed exception. On a cold winter night, each customer that crossed the threshold was warmly greeted. Not an auto-pilot greeting, but a "look you in the eye" welcome. When someone takes the time to serve you in a cordial manner, it is hard to be rude and in a rush.
The pecan bar was yummy, full of pecans on a tender base and not overly sweet. With a cup of tea this was a perfect dessert. Be warned there is only a slim counter at the window at which to sit. Most customers took their orders with them--sandwiches, macarons, pastries, cookies, etc.
It was a pleasure to patronize a place that really wants your business, and by its example brings out the best in its customers.
Burger Bite
Shake Shack, 154 E. 86th Street, NYC. 1/31/13.
Sometimes you just need a burger, and do not want to spend $10+. In spite of its popularity, Shake Shack can still satisfy your hunger for red meat. While fast becoming a chain, the Shake Shack is still not a "chain." The Shack Burger is an Angus beef patty, cooked at the time of order, and served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a potato bun.
The freshness of the ingredients is what makes the difference. The burger patty is fresh, not frozen. The lettuce is green and leafy. The tomato slices are red. The potato bun is fresh.
This is fast food that is not "fast." While waits can be expected, the quality of the product is worth it.
Sometimes you just need a burger, and do not want to spend $10+. In spite of its popularity, Shake Shack can still satisfy your hunger for red meat. While fast becoming a chain, the Shake Shack is still not a "chain." The Shack Burger is an Angus beef patty, cooked at the time of order, and served with cheese, lettuce, tomato, and ShackSauce on a potato bun.
The freshness of the ingredients is what makes the difference. The burger patty is fresh, not frozen. The lettuce is green and leafy. The tomato slices are red. The potato bun is fresh.
This is fast food that is not "fast." While waits can be expected, the quality of the product is worth it.
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